Minister of Community Empowerment

H.E. Shamma
Al Mazrui

United Arab Emirates Cabinet Member · Youngest Minister in Government History · Rhodes Scholar

"Empowering Communities, Shaping Futures"

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H.E. Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrui

Vision & Mission

A Government That Serves Every Citizen

"An inclusive society is not built by policies alone — it is built by the genuine belief that every individual deserves dignity, opportunity, and a voice. Our mission is to empower communities from the ground up, ensuring that progress reaches the most vulnerable first."
— H.E. Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrui

As the UAE's youngest-ever cabinet minister and a champion for social inclusion, H.E. Shamma Al Mazrui leads the national effort to create a society where People of Determination, youth, families, and all community members are empowered to contribute fully to the nation's future. Her leadership bridges policy innovation with grassroots impact.

Journey of Impact

Key Milestones

A decade of transformative leadership in service to the nation and the world.

2014
First UAE Rhodes Scholar
Selected as the first-ever UAE recipient of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford.
2015
Oxford MPP with Distinction
Graduated from the Blavatnik School of Government with a Master of Public Policy with distinction.
2016
World's Youngest Minister
Appointed Minister of State for Youth Affairs at age 22, becoming the youngest cabinet minister globally.
2017
Special Olympics UAE Chair
Named Chairperson of Special Olympics UAE, championing sports as a tool for social integration.
2023
COP28 Youth Climate Champion
Appointed first-ever Youth Climate Champion for COP28, leading global youth engagement on climate action.
2023
Minister of Community Empowerment
Elevated to lead the Ministry of Community Empowerment, overseeing national social inclusion and family welfare policies.

Areas of Leadership

Strategic Focus Areas

Driving impact across the pillars that define the UAE's inclusive, future-ready society.

Youth Empowerment
Establishing national youth councils, mentorship frameworks, and policy-engagement platforms that place young Emiratis at the centre of governance.
People of Determination
Implementing the six-pillar National Policy for empowerment — spanning health, education, employment, accessibility, social protection, and public life.
Climate Action
Serving as COP28 Youth Climate Champion to mainstream youth participation in global climate negotiations and intergenerational sustainability policy.
Education Reform
Chairing Zayed University's Board of Trustees and shaping the Education & Human Resources Council's strategy for a knowledge-driven economy.
Digital Governance
Leading the digital transformation of community services — from e-issuance of the People of Determination Card to smart accessibility standards across government platforms.
Social Inclusion
Building a participatory model uniting government, third-sector, and private entities to foster an inclusive environment for every member of society.